Senior Hospital Scientist I/C of Section - Morphology
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C of Section
Remuneration: $112,409.34 - $119,173.77 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ585471
Location: Liverpool
Applications Close: 9 July 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Does working in a brand new, world class PC2 Laboratory with a dedicated team of Scientists and Technical Officers, appeal to you?
An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic individual to join the NSW Health Pathology Haematology laboratory team in a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist capacity and provide supervision and leadership to technical and scientific staff across Morphology and Non automated Haematology sections at the Liverpool Hospital ( Non Automated Haematology testing includes Malaria, Bone Marrow slide preparation/staining, Iron stains, CSF, Kleihauer Testing including Foetal KT, UH, Heinz bodies, Infectious Mononucleosis, G6PD).
You will be part of the management team, working alongside the Laboratory Manager and Pathologists.
Liverpool Hospital is located in Liverpool, Sydney, providing excellent Healthcare to South Western Sydney Local Health District network patients.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- · Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems
- Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting
- Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
- Extensive knowledge and experience in morphology, with a strong track record of training and mentoring staff in morphological techniques and interpretation.
- Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
- Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain effective training and competency assessment programs in morphology.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sudhir Berry on Sudhir.Berry@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
